Tint-at-home protector



June 13, 1961 L. R. WALKER 2,987,730

TINT-AT-HOME PROTECTOR Filed Nov. 2, 1959 A- T T: 1

INV ENTOR United States Patent O 2,987,730 TINT-AT-HOME PROTECTOR 'Lottie R. Walker, Blossom, Tex. Filed Nov. 2, 1959, Ser. No. 850,500 2 Claims. (Cl. 2-174) 'Ihis invention relates to protective devices used in tinting, dyeing or shampooing hair, and more particularly to a device made of a combination of fabric; a transparent window; a headband with an insert of sponge or other absorbent material, elastic for tting any headsize and ties in the back of the fabric for fastening the device securely just below the hairline and above the eyes.

The object of the invention is to protect the eyes, face and clothing from the chemicals used in tinting, dyeing or shampooing hair. It is to be used principally by women who want to tint or dye their hair at home. 'Ihe window makes it possible for the individual to see what he or she is doing. It is also to be used by men Who do not want to go to a beauty shop and by children who do not want shampoo in their eyes. The sponge insert absorbs the chemicals before they reach the eyes. 'Ihe fabric cape made of cotton, dacron, nylon, etc. prevents the dyes from getting on clothes or dripping to the oor. 'Ihis would not be practical made entirely of plastic because plastic is too hot and does not prevent dyes from dripping to the oor as it is not absorbent. It is hand washable.

'Ihis device is diierent from other devices in that it ts just below the hairline above the eyes while other devices fasten around the neck. When other devices are used, another person must apply the chemicals, but with a Tint-at- Home Protector, one can tint his own hair without fear of getting the chemicals in eyes or on clothes. It is diierent in that it has an insert in the headband of sponge or other absorbent material and the transparent Window. The elastic in the headband and the ties in back provide for fitting securely and fitting any headsize. 'Ihis can be made in various lengths and Widths of the fabric.

'Ihe numbers in the drawing are assigned as follows:

(1) Fabric cape or covering (2) Transparent window (3) Headband (4) 'Ihe insert of sponge or other absorbent material (5) 'Ihe elastic pieces in headband (6) Ties (7) Opening in back (8) Opening on sides to provide freedom of movement of arms.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a Tint-at-Home Protector showing fabric covering or cape 1, the transparent window 2 and the headband 3. Within the headband 3 is the 2,987,730 Patented June 13, 1961 Pice 2 insert of sponge or other absorbent material 4 located above the window 2 protecting eyes, face and clothes.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the device showing headband 3, elastic piece 5, tie in back 6, opening at side of cape 8 to allow for freedom of movement of arms.

FIG. 3 shows at front view showing headband 3, ties in back 6-6, window 2.; opening at side of cape 8.

FIG. 4 shows a at back view showing back of fabric covering or cape 1, opening in back 7 with ties 6-6 not tied and opening at side 8.

FIG. 5 is a at enlarged section which can be seen in FIG. 6 also. In FIG. 5 there is the sponge insert 4 within the headband 3, a part of the fabric 1, and part of the window 2.

FIG. 6 is a vertical circular View of the headband 3 with sponge insert 4, elastic pieces 5-5, and ties 6-6 in back. Part of the window 2 is visible and the opening in back 7.

'Ihis protecting device for tinting, dyeing, or shampooing hair is inexpensive in construction. It will be understood that the drawing and description are to be considered as illustrative on the broader claims appended hereto, and that various changes in design, structure, and fabrics may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention or of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A protecting device comprising an elongated fabric panel adapted to be folded along a line spaced from the ends of said panel, said panel being transversely slitted in its central portion along said fold line, a longitudinal slit extending along the body of the panel and communicating with said transversely extending slit substantially cen- ,trally thereof, adjusting means extending along the edges of the said transverse slit including head-engaging means adapted to engage the head of a wearer above the eyes and below the hairline and also adapted to close the ends of the said longitudinal slit, a strip of spongy absorbent material extending across the unslitted edge of the transverse slit, a transversely extending elongated opening of substantially the same width as the transverse slit being formed in said panel below said spongy material adapted to provide for visibility when the protector is worn.

2. 'Ihe protector as set forth in claim l in which the said head-engaging means includes a binding of fabric material and within which the said spongy material is positioned.

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